{"id":76569,"date":"2024-11-12T10:08:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T18:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=76569"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:43:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T23:43:21","slug":"firefox-subreddit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/firefox\/firefox-subreddit\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Firefox community on r\/firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Open source thrives because of its people. Firefox, like so many successful open-source projects, is powered by passionate contributors and dedicated supporters. Their collective efforts have transformed Firefox from just a web browser into the cornerstone of a global community, bringing together users and developers with a shared vision for the open web. Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, is a platform where millions of users \u2014 called Redditors \u2014 share and vote on content in self-moderated subreddits. One such space is <strong>r\/firefox<\/strong>, a vibrant community of over 195,000 Firefox enthusiasts. Unlike a corporate-managed forum, this is an organic, user-driven environment where members engage in everything from technical discussions and support to passionate rants and heartfelt expressions for Firefox. Let\u2019s explore this dynamic corner of the &#8220;front page of the internet&#8221; by diving into r\/firefox, the Reddit community for all things Firefox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-1024x213.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76871\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.807511737089202;width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-1536x320.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-2048x427.png 2048w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/6e4955f3d400549329960fd357cd94b3-1000x208.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-e5e75623-7fff-ada6-a272-aaa466ab574c\" style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;\">r\/firefox 2008 courtesy of internet archives Wayback Machine.<\/span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mozilla&#8217;s online community and contributors live across a wide variety of digital spaces. <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.mozilla.org\/\">Mozilla Connect<\/a>, the official portal for ideas and discussion receives millions of visits and has over 200 employees registered there. There are communities in Discord, Matrix, Github, Discourse, Bugzilla, support, MDN, the list goes on&#8230; But among the endless corners of the internet, Firefox\u2019s r\/firefox subreddit stands out \u2014 not a space managed by Mozilla, but as an organic community of passionate Firefox users. Though it\u2019s been around since 2008, most of its members have joined in just the past five years, with nearly 100,000 new members joining in the last four alone.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"814\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-814x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76986\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.794921875;width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-814x1024.jpg 814w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-768x966.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-1221x1536.jpg 1221w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2-1000x1258.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/c12ee243dac163d5302f4198d5ec711e-2.jpg 1390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/firefox\/comments\/1bgqiwj\/which_firefox_logo_do_you_like_the_most\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">Which Firefox logo do you like the most?<\/a> asks Redditor aphaits.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Who are the members of r\/firefox, and what drives their posts? In many online communities, a small group of users tends to drive most of the conversation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nngroup.com\/articles\/participation-inequality\/\">90-9-1 rule<\/a> is often used as a general guideline to describe this, where 1% of users create the majority of the content, 9% contribute occasionally, and the remaining 90% are passive consumers. However, this is just a rough yardstick, not an exact science\u2014every community is unique in terms of who posts, who drives content, and how others engage. While we don\u2019t have precise numbers for r\/firefox, it seems to follow this general trend, with a core group of passionate Redditors contributing the most in-depth discussions and keeping the community vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we explore the community on the Firefox subreddit, we can broadly identify a few archetypes for this group of super contributors to the Firefox Community to give us a better sense of what kinds of posts we can find there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"154\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-10000063171-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77160 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>The Developer<\/strong>: Engages in technical discussions and may even contribute to Firefox\u2019s code or features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>The Privacy and Open Source Advocate<\/strong>: Values Firefox\u2019s commitment to privacy, web standards, and open source.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"133\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77170 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-1024x694.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76883\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4755043227665705;width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-1536x1041.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48-1000x677.png 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/07dc63cc52bc3ab5410dd4092f3a7a48.png 1544w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mozilla employees also have a history <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/firefox\/comments\/iqebl7\/comment\/g4rn22k\/\">participating<\/a> directly in r\/firefox <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"152\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-1000006316.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77190 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-1000006316.png 152w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-1000006316-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>The Customizer<\/strong>: Thrives on Firefox\u2019s extensive customization options, especially add-ons and themes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"773\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/370f3cece627a6038f803b52dc3dea9e.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76851\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1219158200290276;width:601px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/370f3cece627a6038f803b52dc3dea9e.png 773w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/370f3cece627a6038f803b52dc3dea9e-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/370f3cece627a6038f803b52dc3dea9e-768x685.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OctoNezd sharing their Firefox add-on in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/firefox\/comments\/144x5xa\/i_made_a_firefox_addon_that_makes_old_reddit_more\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">this post<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>The Challenger<\/strong>: Engaged Firefox users who want the product to be improved and provide critical feedback on what they find frustrating or lacking in Firefox. Posting feedback about bugs, performance issues, or changes they don\u2019t agree with. While sometimes harsh, their feedback can highlight areas for improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"159\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-1000006314-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77200 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77006\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5058823529411764;width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5-1000x664.png 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/8742ef5fd7ffbbaeebf7d0fec70332c5.png 1204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While sometimes harsh, their feedback can highlight areas for improvement. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"172\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-1000006315-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77220 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Firefox Supporter<\/strong>: is loyal to Firefox for its open-source values and commitment to a better internet. Participates in light-hearted discussions, from cool browser themes to quirky extensions, and loves helping others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-1024x886.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76600\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1557562076749435;width:529px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-1024x886.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-1536x1329.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11-1000x865.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/279d71cbf2273537efe10bb42b70ffbf11.jpg 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking down cute drawings with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/firefox\/comments\/1db9yoe\/weird_question_but_does_anybody_know_where_i\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">this post<\/a> from janka12fsdf<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Flair<\/strong> and <strong>moderators<\/strong> help highlight the diverse range of contributors who keep r\/firefox lively. Each member brings something unique to the conversation with moderators playing a crucial role in ensuring these interactions remain productive. Flair allows contributors to display their identity and expertise,  helping to shape the community\u2019s culture and focus.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"346\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/23d39de530b2ba495889d158b11631ca.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76861\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.34325396825396826;width:154px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/23d39de530b2ba495889d158b11631ca.png 346w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/23d39de530b2ba495889d158b11631ca-103x300.png 103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flair of r\/firefox<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:44% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"614\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/f07cdf03529ed36092758a1882bf86c4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76996 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/f07cdf03529ed36092758a1882bf86c4.png 614w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/f07cdf03529ed36092758a1882bf86c4-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The current Moderator team of r\/firefox:<br><strong>u\/Antabaka<br>u\/yoasif<br>u\/rctgamer3<br>u\/TimVdEynde<br>u\/Alan976 (Mario583)<br>u\/SKITTLE_LA<\/strong><br><br>Moderators play a crucial role in managing online communities like r\/firefox. They ensure the subreddit remains organized, safe, and aligned with community guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not just another browser&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core of this community is a shared belief: Firefox isn\u2019t just another browser; it\u2019s a symbol of a better, more human-centered internet. This passion comes from Firefox\u2019s open-source roots and its commitment to privacy and customization. In a world where tech giants dominate the market, Firefox offers something different\u2014something people feel deeply connected to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The users of r\/firefox prove that a browser can be more than just a tool for browsing the internet. For many, it&#8217;s a symbol of their commitment to an open, people-first web. In this corner of &#8220;the front page of the internet,&#8221; their contributions\u2014whether coding, troubleshooting, or sharing memes\u2014are collectively helping shape the future of the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appendix: r\/firefox Through the Years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4360\" height=\"21632\" data-id=\"76944\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2024\/10\/Group-2.png\" alt=\"the evolution of the r\/Firefox subreddit layout from 2008 to 2024. Each section represents a different year: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. The design and interface change progressively, showing the Reddit platform's transformation, including updates to the r\/Firefox subreddit banner, post formatting, and sidebars.\" class=\"wp-image-76944\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.201171875\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>2008:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Firefox global market share reaches 21.5% | Mozilla Links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They Shrunk My Firefox! Mozilla Shows off Mobile Mockups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Firefox 3.5 RC3 coming this week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mozilla&#8217;s internal tools for its most popular add-on, how its creator wants to let you use it! (Firefox Sync Interview)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3 now available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mozilla has more than 750 million users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed tweaks for Firefox without Linux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed tip for Firefox: Try increasing the Page File to quadruple RAM (Linux only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drowning under 30 tabs? Help is on the way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Toolbar in Firefox 3.5?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefox memory usage control plan (Linux only)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2010:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Why do I have 8 different versions of Java extensions in my Firefox? Shouldn&#8217;t there even be one delete button for all?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2010 Best of Show prize for top 10 browsers at CES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add-on recommendations in which Firefox addon depends please add a mini Firefox icon on the addons search results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6.13; fixes multiple plugin crashes for uninterrupted browsing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin for Firefox&#8217;s \u2018undead\u2019 status: boosts performance and fixes crashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefox is gradually making addons less bloated every day, we won&#8217;t have to laugh back then. 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